Terri Cole - High-Functioning Codependency

In this conversation, Robin and Terri Cole explore the concept of High-Functioning Codependency (HFC), examining HFC behaviors and the emotional costs they bring to relationships and personal well-being. Terri shares insights from her book Too Much, highlighting how easily we can become overly responsible for others' crises and the importance of self-awareness and self-care. Together, they unpack the toll HFC takes, from burnout to diminished intimacy.  Terri offers empowering strategies for recovery, setting healthy boundaries, and fostering deeper self awareness and healing.Takeaways:High Functioning Codependency is often misunderstood and overlooked.Many high-achieving individuals do not identify as codependent.Recognizing the traits of HFC is crucial for self-awareness.The cost of HFC includes burnout and lack of joy in life.Setting boundaries is essential for healthy relationships.Intimacy can suffer in relationships affected by HFC.Recovery from HFC involves learning to receive and ask for help.Self-discovery is a key component of overcoming HFC.It's never too late to create the life and relationships you desire.We want to hear from you! Send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IG Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestionLinks:terricole.com/fhcwww.hfcbook.comwww.terricole.comFOLLOW TERRI: INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBEFOLLOW RLR: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TIKTOKWatch the podcast on YouTube: youtube.com/realloveready Watch the podcast on YouTube: youtube.com/realloveready Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey, and transcribed by Otter.ai.

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Let’s Talk Love brings you advice and insights from trusted experts to help you expand the ways you love, relate, and communicate. Real Love Ready founder and host Robin Ducharme invites guests into conversations that get to the heart of what makes relationships joyful, challenging, and fulfilling. Along the way, they share valuable insights and provide you with practical tools to build self-awareness and develop stronger communication skills. Together, we dive into the big questions around relationships — including all the messy, sexy, awkward, complicated parts of love.